What’s the issue?

Let numbers improve your life

Attitudes towards numbers have been negative for far too long, but with your help, we can change that. We want to help make people feel confident and recognise the value and presence of numbers in everyday life.

Hit us with the stats

We know that poor numeracy can fundamentally affect people's lives and the wider economy.

Nearly half the working-age population have the numeracy skills of a primary school child.

Those with poor numeracy are more than twice as likely to be unemployed.

The average cost to individuals with poor number skills is £460 a year.

Research has revealed that good number skills can help people better manage their money and avoid debt.

Who is behind National Numeracy Day?

National Numeracy Day is run by the UK charity, National Numeracy. 16th May 2018 is the first Day of its kind and has been created with Founding Supporter, KPMG, with support from the Ufi Charitable Trust, Experian, Virgin Money, the Scottish Government & Education Scotland, RBS, ns&I, Columbia Threadneedle Investments, Health Education England and many more.